1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1995 Ford Aspire is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aspire weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Fiesta (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fiesta | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta | Aspire |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 37 L |
